Since its founding in 2013, VMP has grown to become the largest subscription vinyl club in the world and a leader in the D2C physical music space. In 2020 alone, VMP shipped over half a million units to 45+ countries…
Interview with Heinz LichteneggerThe CEO of Pro-Ject talks about business and the stunning number of records he owns
Vinyl Alliance appoints new General ManagerIndustry veteran Bill Poteet takes over
One year ago key players in the vinyl record business met in Vienna, Austria. In the very house where Mozart lived and composed, label representative, pressing plant owners and hardware manufacturers discussed the state of the industry. It did not…
In Memoriam Per WindfeldLegendary Ortofon Chief Engineer passed away
Ortofon’s former engineer Per Windfeld passed away last December. He falls into the category of true HiFi visionaries and contributed massively in developing innovative cartridges such as the famous MC 20, the MC Super Series, Kontrapunkt MC Series, MC Jubilee,…
Vinyl just had its best sales week ever1.842 million LPs were sold in the US in one week
Billboard reports new record numbers for LPs in the US. Here are the highlights: 1.842 million vinyl records were sold in the US in the week leading up to christmas according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data. This is the largest week…
Impact of COVID-19 on the Vinyl Record IndustryStrong commitment despite severe problems
The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is severe and hits the vinyl industry hard with a decreasing demand, closed stores, limited production, and transport bans. However, a quick survey amongst Vinyl Alliance members shows the commitment and resilience of…
5 Things to do with your Record CollectionDuring the current COVID-19 crisis
In order to stay safe, it is best to stay home. Here are five tips, how Record collectors and Vinyl lovers are passing their time at home: 1. Clean your records & equipment When was the last time you cleaned…
After Apollo Masters fireVinyl Alliance remains optimistic
The news of the fire at lacquer manufacturer Apollo Masters in California shocked the record industry and raised the question about the future of vinyl. Faced with a serious challenge, the Vinyl Alliance, a newly formed group of industry players,…
Election of Vinyl Alliance board members
The Vinyl Alliance is pleased to announce that during the Founders Meeting in New York City, on 22 January 2020 the new interim Board members were elected: President: Günter Loibl, Rebeat Innovation GmbH Vice President: Michael Hosp, kdg mediatech GmbH…